GERMANYGermany is world’s 3rd largest economy,
and ranked at second place in export and R& D.
Germany is also India’s most important EU business
partner, especially for machinery, automobiles, chemical
and electrical products as well as IT. The country
is having more than 300 institutions of higher education;
it is one of the top most countries in the field of
research, science and technology. Outstanding
Academic Standards, The world-renowned of
German Universities long back to the 14th Century
and promise an outstanding level of education and
research. Products of German companies, especially
machine tools, motor vehicles and electrical engineering
products are leading in the international market.

There are 409 officially recognised institutions of
higher

education
in 165 towns and cities throughout Germany. In total,
German universities and colleges offer more than 14,500
degree programmes.

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Why
Study in Germany?Strong Economy : As
the 3rd largest economy and strong engineering Hub
Germany offers the best and the most cost effective
study options for aspiring international students.
Most of the universities are state-funded, so most
of them charge no tuition fee from students.

Strong Academic & International Exposure
: Attracted by international study programmes,
excellent research opportunities and low tuition
fee more than 2,50,000 international students come
to there to study. Study in Germany also gives you
a wider exposure and experience of being part of
highly qualified academic community.

Internships Advantage: Germany is one of the very
few countries in the World where completion of study
programs in Universities is normally followed by
paid internships in top MNCs that ultimately

lead
to full-time placement. Srong industry and the close ties
with leading companies such as Daimler-Chrysler, SAP, Siemens,
BMW or Bosch and many more increase your career prospects.

If you are interested in a scientifically-oriented education
then studying at a university is a good idea. Universities
offer a broad range of courses and subjects. Some schools
specialise in certain disciplines, such as advanced technology,
medicine and education.

If you are looking for a more praxis-oriented education
then Universities of applied sciences are ideal. These institutions
provide students with a scientifically based education,
tailored to the demands of professional life. The degree
programmes generally include internships and a practical
module. This enables students to apply their knowledge on
the job at companies and businesses.

Most universities and colleges in Germany are public, i.e.
they receive funding from the federal government. Some are
also financed by the Protestant or Catholic Church. In addition
to these subsidised institutions, there are now more than
100 private universities and colleges which confer officially
recognised degrees. A majority of these are universities
of applied sciences.

How
much it will cost?One of the Greater advantages of
German education is that fact that it is almost
Free. There are no study fees in Germany and
at the moment only three out of 16 Federal states
still charge tuition fees. German institutions
of higher education welcome students from all
nationalities. Students however have to arrange
for living expenses on their own.. However recent
changes do allow institute to charge a very
nominal Fees ie :

Long
term tuition fees: Some universities
request approx. 500 Euros each semester from
those students, who need three to four semesters
longer then their fellow students to complete
their programme.

Graduate
studies:
In most cases you need to pay for Master's programmes.
The fees vary between 650 Euros and several
thousand Euros per Semester. Regardless of these
tuition fees, each students has to pay a certain
amount of money as a semester contribution to
the university.

(
Attention! Please do not mix up tuition fees
with semester contributions. The semester contributions
have nothing to do with the tuition fees and
vise versa. The specific amount of money depends
on each university. This money covers parts
of the administration costs of your university
as well as social contributions to the ASta
and the Studentenwerk. In addition, many universities
finance your semester ticket with this money.
It allows you to use public transport facilities
throughout the semester.)

Universities also award scholarships. There
are two forms of scholarships – financial
and non-monetary scholarships – both of
which are often coupled together :

In the case of financial scholarships, the recipient
is awarded a fixed amount, paid out on a monthly
basis over a defined funding period. These types
of scholarships are often full scholarships,
i.e., they generally cover the applicant’s
entire living expenses. Recipients of partial
scholarships, however, are required to secure
additional financial support to cover their
living expenses. When awarded a full scholarship,
recipients are generally not permitted to receive
funding from other scholarships simultaneously.

Living Costs - Living
cost for international students is around 7000€
– 8000€ per year, however this could
vary depending on individual lifestyle. This
cost covers basic expenses like : accommodation,
Food and basic Travel within city or campus.

Accommodation
InformationUOn Campus :hall of
residence
students can buy a "Service Set" for
between 158 and 358 euros per month and so secure
yourself a place in a hall of residence (or
dormitory). Depending on the university in question,
the Service Set can additionally include health
insurance, semester contribution and a Semesterticket
for using local public transport. Most rooms
in hall are already fully furnished and often
have TV and internet connections.

Off Campus
:Renting a house or apartment
Studnets can also opt for more popular options a Private
shared flats (called Wohngemeinschaften in German,
or just WG). Several students look for a flat together
and each has their own room, while sharing kitchen
and bathroom. The occupants also share the rent. Depending
on where you study, you should reckon with 150 to
350 euros per month.

Temperoray
Accomodation / Hotels : You can also choose
to initial stay at Local hotel or Motel close to the
campus for temporary period, costs of such hotel single
occupancy vary from 50€- 150€ per night.

Process
to Apply

Application
– Admission to Undergraduate StudiesTypically, Students applying
for an undergraduate course in Germany
have to undertake a one year bridge program.
This is to compensate for 13 years of
school education in Germany compared to
12 years in India and other South Asian
countries. In order to be eligible for
this bridging course,

students
from India are required to have an excellent
academic record up to Senior Secondary
Level (10 + 2), and must have basic knowledge
of the German language (G III Level ).

After completion of the bridge program,
students are required to pass an assessment
test in order to get admission into a
German institution for the equivalent
of the Bachelors degree.

Admission to Postgraduate CoursesGerman universities have recently
introduced international courses leading
to a Master’s degree. Some courses
begin with English as a medium of instruction.
Students need an Indian or equivalent
undergraduate degree to qualify. Some
universities also accept the three years
Indian Bachelors degee.

Entrance
Requirements
Admission to programmes in Germany are
granted on the basis of previous academic
record. However, for some management courses
a GMAT is required, and some engineering
programmes require a GRE score. You will
need to check the requirements of the
university you are applying to.

The TOEFL is a standard test required
for programmes that have English as a
medium of instruction.

Applying
for Admission
The filled applications have to be sent
back to the university along with documents
required to be attached. The attached
documents must normally be authenticated
copies of your certificates. You will
also have to include authenticated copies
of certificates confirming your knowledge
of German, if required.

When
do I apply?
Two dates you should mark red in your
calendar: January 15th and July 15th.
If you wish to begin your studies in the
winter semester (October) the submission
period is from the beginning of June to
15th July. If you rather prefer to start
your studies in the Summer semester (April)
the submission period is from the beginning
of December to 15th January.

Visa
- Student interested to take up full time
study in Germany are required to apply
for a student visa. It is initially granted
for a period of three months. It has to
be extended by the authorities in Germany
within three months of your stay in Germany.
Extension is given for one year at a time
till the end of the course. All International
students must leave Germany on completion
of the course of study.